One who has a low sense of security. Phallic narcissist feel that the only people they can communicate with are people only as brilliant as they are. they tend to befriend people with gifts of intelligence only to extend there reputation.

Exhibitionism and trying to feel 'manly', are common traits. A phallic narcissist, therefore, may tend to wear abercrombie & fitch or tight fitting clothes to exemplify muscles when, in fact, they look weak. They also drive automobiles, preferably with or around women, at excessive and unnecessary speeds to feel a sense of power.

Phallic narcissists need material desires at any cost. While their image is of perfection, the average personwill perceive them as abnormal.

Rich, handsome people with money to spend tend to become phallic narcissists.

A strong desire for material needs may be fulfilled. But true happiness with friends and loved ones remains absent.

student 1: hey look at jared, he's so ripped with his six pack, i feel like shit because i cant sport abercrombie the way he does...
Student 2: Please, that's exactly what that phallic narcissist wants you to feel. he's just sad because of his small penis.